Gantrisin and Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Hydrocortisone (Ophthalmic)

• Generic Name: sulfisoxazole
• Dosage Forms: Pediatric Suspension
• Other Brand Names:

Used in conjunction with adequate hydration for the management of symptomatic hypercalcemia associated with malignant neoplasms in patients whose hypercalcemia is not adequately managed with conventional methods of treatment (e.g., hydration alone); designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use.

More conservative measures than gallium therapy (e.g., hydration alone or combined with diuretics) generally are used for mild or asymptomatic hypercalcemia.

Has been used alone and in combination with other antineoplastic agents for the treatment of advanced or metastatic bladder carcinoma; however, other agents are preferred.

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  AK-Spore HC Ophthalmic, Cortisporin, Cortomycin Suspension, Neo/PolyB/HC

• It is used to treat or prevent eye infections.